beckoned
Example Sentences
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Over time, he and his apostles took on various ideologies, dropping them for new ones as times changed and power beckoned.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
At the victim's home, Holder fell asleep on her bed, then woke up and beckoned the woman, who was trying to sleep in her lounge, into her bedroom.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
The all-caps ad beckoned Tipton with an oft-used refrain directed at protagonist Carol Sturka: “We’re Sorry We Upset You, Carol.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Despite the problems Alcaraz continued winning points and holding serve in set four as his movement improved, and another tiebreak beckoned with the third seed again coming out on top.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
After assembly this morning, Celina Aunty beckoned to me to come see her.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
